Rods and art on show
Hepburn Springs car enthusiast Stefan Nechwatal snapped this great photograph of talented artist Bernard Hornblower from Dromana at the Castlemaine Rods recent 'Larry O'Toole Memorial Show & Shine' event.
A permanent place for Safe Space
After more than two years of dedication and perseverance, the Castlemaine Safe Space volunteers are delighted to have a permanent base - officially opening the doors to those in need from 1.
New urgent care clinic
Residents in Bendigo and surrounds can now access free, high-quality health care, with a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Working to end family violence
Family violence organisations and advocates joined Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters for a crisis roundtable last week to discuss how the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children (2022-2032) is being rolled out locally.
Prize winners celebrated
The opening celebration of the 2024 Spring Sculpture Prize was held on October 12, and featured prize-giving, live music from The Jo Huf Trio, the lot19 bar (by Shedshaker Brewing), food (from Castlemaine Fringe) and of course ART!
Health service cares for Kangaroos
In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Dhelkaya Health is proud to announce a new partnership with Red Box Wildlife Shelter, coinciding with World Kangaroo Day on October 24.
Variety and joy at Harcourt concert
A concert was held at the Harcourt Uniting Church recently to raise funds for the Asylum Seekers Welcome Centre in Brunswick which is run by the Uniting Church.
Aspects of Love
I’ve been reading the transcript of some talks Father Laurence Freeman gave at a retreat in Montreal, Canada in 1996.
Scholarships program open
Community Bank Maldon & District (MDCB) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its annual Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting students in the Maldon, Newstead, Harcourt, Dunolly, and Mount Alexander districts.
Goods shed project a step closer
Plans to transform the historic Castlemaine Goods Shed into a premier performing and creative arts space have moved a step closer following the appointment of the builders to lead the next stage of the site’s redevelopment.
Drugs and weapons seized in raids
Seven people have been arrested by Goldfield Crime Investigation Unit detectives who allegedly seized drugs, cash and weapons in Mount Alexander Shire on Monday.
Premier stops over to make free camping announcement
Premier Jacinta Allan, Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos and Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards visited Leanganook Camping Area in Mount Alexander Regional Park at Harcourt on Sunday to make a free camping announcement.